Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.5095 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Civic Center Reconstruction, Hartford, Connecticut

ArtistDrawn by Richard Welling American, 1926 - 2009

Date1978

MediumDrawing; black ink on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 16 x 22in. (40.6 x 55.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 16 x 22in. (40.6 x 55.9cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family

DescriptionDrawing of the reconstruction of the Civic Center following the collapse of its roof in downtown Hartford, Connecticut. The building is seen from the side, with part of the arena seating visible. A crane and other construction machines are outside of it on the ground, with construction workers on site as well. In the background, the Connecticut National Bank, One Financial Plaza and other buildings are visible.

Object number2012.284.5095

MarkingsVerso, bottom right, stamped in gray ink: "The Estate of / RICHARD / WELLING" [in box]InscribedRecto, bottom left, handwritten in pencil: "57"

Bottom right, handwritten in black ink: "FROM THE FIFTH FLOOR OF / THE CHURCH STREET GARAGE / OCTOBER, 19, 1978-10:50 A:M."

Verso, bottom left, handwritten in pencil: "175"NotesSubject Note: The Hartford Civic Center was built between 1972 and 1975. Its roof collapsed at 4:15 a.m. on 18 January 1978. It was subsequently rebuilt. (Finlay 2/28/2014)

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